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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1895
Page
2
The Minges federation of Great Belt issues its annual report noting a major strike and lockout for BY-44 costing 20000 in expenditures. General fund shows 50000 income and 25000 balance while unions face levies and reimbursements totaling nearly 1000000.
The sixteenth annual reception and exhibition of the New York Microscopical Society opens today at the American Museum on Eighth Avenue. The event showcases the evolution of the microscope with a notably varied display of instruments, including old and curious pieces illustrating early progress toward modern combined merchant and optical principles.
Mixed 19th century dispatches report an income tax law challenge by J D Moore and a plan to continue opposition, a hotel and restaurant workers alliance executive board session in St Louis, a Chicago wheat corner case ruling awarding 11880 to Jackson Brothers, and a levy on city saloons amid county actions with National sentiment swings.
South Dakota reports indictments by the grand jury against Arthur MuKee for evilling in threatening and defamatory letter to Richard J. Engle. The document was written on a postal card and threatened action if payment terms were not met. Also indicted Ole Anderson for selling Hinver without license. The issue involves mining, patents, and a government claim dispute tied to Homestake properties and Yankton reservations.
A long speech by Chauncey Depew in Chicago is cited by Governor Abieli denouncing Depew as tying him to the strike leaders. The governor defends himself saying he did not read the alleged speech and denies complicity in the strike actions.
Washington reports say the Spanish crown ignored a State Department demand for immediate release of two American sailors held in military confinement in Santiago de Cuba. Consul Hyatt was instructed to secure freedom, with a 48 hour time frame cited, as officials warned of further action if no reply arrives.
A chaotic OCR reads mixed market items from multiple regions with cattle hogs and grain quotes. It lists hogs at various prices, cattle and calves, Western and South Omaha exchanges, and cash quotations for wheat and flour, with scattered references to banks, stocks, and commodities.
Representatives from twenty delving park associations and major turf interests gather in Cleveland to organize a Sporting League of America. Leaders from Kentucky New York and other states attend to promote healthy regulation, defend horseman independence, and counter perceived attacks on horseracing. The two day convention in Cleveland begins proceedings to establish a nationwide league.
A new $200,000 stock livestock finance group forms from Strahorn Co and Evans Hutton Hunter with Kane Birchorn Hutton Evans as directors. The Livestock Credit Co will operate in Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Fort Worth funding cattle loans and managing over 200000 head across several states. The venture aims to streamline cattle loan activity within the next eight months amid extensive market potential.
An explosion at the Blue Canon coal mine near Whitcom, Washington, kills twenty and leaves many missing. Rescue teams from Whitcom, led by Superintendent Sonovan, comb the incline and tunnel for survivors as officials assess the scene. Names of the missing miners and details of the mine layout and safety lamps are reported, while the cause remains undetermined.
April dispatch from New York reports key leaders of unions and carriers meeting to patch up peace and induce Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern to reconsider its withdrawal from a presidential agreement. The central route evacuation may proceed if talks succeed, with unions insisting the Baltimore line is not properly withdrawn and must remain available for business on the western road.
The report notes the death of Ales HieneiN Foren Lanwen H wife Ware rive Ait ete Lina Ji April Nts. The dated item mentions a substantial estate valued around $3,000,000 and hints at a forthcoming sale or settlement of property valued near $5,000,101 with details to be clarified in the ensuing notices.
A garbled report references Landon and Dulles, industrial circles, and American competitiveness. It discusses workers in an American district with mentions of 13,000 unemployed, temp jobs, and a town mayor amid a broader labor debate.
In Washington the Finance Committee weighs a successor to Senator McPherson amid a silver majority contest. Republican strategy hinges on appeasing anti and pro silver factions to fill the seat, with names Cameron Wolcott and Penfield floated and a potential party split if concessions fail.
On his deathbed near Alvarado in Tarrant County Texas, the last survivor of the Texan independence era, Crawford, is praised as a patriot who helped shape Texas history. A will proposed in Austin offered aid but yielded no favorable results, as creditors and state matters loom for his final days.
A tale of Dwuee Swayne buried wealth in Indiana near Kenton after a 10 000 theft claim. He claimed 7 300 in cash and two mules as proceeds, vanished and left a cryptic note about a hiding place. Prosecutors and heirs race to prove rightful possession of about 4 000 cash and two mules amid a looming probate dispute. Nearby Garden City reports storm losses as heavy snow, wind and rain halt travel and cut telegraph lines. Stockmen predict cattle losses between thirty and fifty head, reshaping regional markets.
An article reports rising cattle prices and a proposed scheme to curb price manipulation by creating centralized futures markets in Chicago Omaha St Louis Kansas City New York and beyond. Proponents argue competition and cheaper delivery will benefit ranchers, while critics warn of market power concentration and profit capture by packers.
In Libby Pei near Lexington Kentucky on April 6 Samuel Spencer and Alfred Belcher killed Major Andrew J Hamilton, a longtime Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry veteran. The pair fled but were captured at daybreak. Belcher confessed while Spencer claimed innocence. Hamilton, famed for Union service, died from a pistol shot as they argued after drinking.
The senate committee investigating the dispute between the commerce secretary and judges of the court of general session meets in Criminal Court Building New York on April 6. The investigation centers on five judges who refused a demand by former Lexow Committee counsel to allow certain appointments of confidential officers. The friction pits the Ra sorfer and the Indies against each other as they confer with each other. The committee led by Beater Connor includes Senators Cogglexhall Mull Lexow Parker Cantor and McMahon.
The survivors of the Shiloh battles meet at Pittaburg Landing with a two day program. Religious services are planned for morning and afternoon tomorrow as the reunion nears its end. The report notes a likely 88,000 miles abstracted from the value context in Springfield Ohio and references a joint post office stamps robbery at the vault with $8,000 value, doors locked, no violence, and no entry evidence until 4 o'clock.
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